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10 Tips to Prevent the Back-to-School Epidemic

Back-to-school means the return of germ swapping and a dramatic increase in serious asthma attacks, known as the September Epidemic. Nearly 25 percent of all children’s asthma hospitalizations happen in September. Here’s how you can avoid this epidemic.



This information was reviewed by Ronina A. Covar, MD, August 2018.